FILLED [ref#JS5009] Senior Project Manager, IT Offshoring, Global Law Firm

Background:
Our client is a global law firm. They are undertaking a Business Transformation Programme to off-shore many of their IT functions to India. The IT Off-shoring Programme Manager (reporting to the CIO) requires a Senior Projects Manager to help him drive the CIO's off-shoring agenda and successfully execute this programme.

Role:
We are looking for a Senior Projects Manager, with proven experience of off-shoring the IT function and its supporting processes.
Responsibilities will include:
- Helping the Programme Manager plan the various projects within the off-shoring programme
- Leading and assist other Project Managers to successfully execute these plans
- Evangelising the benefits of this change to stakeholders at all levels within the IT function
- Assisting Line Managers within the London IT function to:
- define the organisation structure and role responsibilities within their area
- define what their service offering should be in the Target Operating Model
- Providing 360 degree feedback to coach both the Programme Manager and the CIO
- Provide the change management needed to successfully achieve the programme's outcomes

Specific skills/requirements:
To be considered for this role, candidates:
- Must have a strong demonstrable track record in managing projects, ideally gained from a top-tier management consultancy
- Must have deep IT off-shoring content knowledge, and experience of delivering IT off-shoring projects
- Must have gravitas, coaching and facilitating skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of an organisation, up to C-level

Logistics:
Rate: Up to £635 per day, depending upon skills and experience.
Location: London [Canary Wharf], with some travel to the Off-Shore IT Centres in India
Approx duration: Initially 6 months, with the possibility of extension